DP World sets a record in Callao, Peru, handling 2 million TEU in 2025, marking a significant achievement for South America's West Coast.
Dubai-based DP World has set a record at its South Pier Terminal in Callao, Peru, handling 2 million TEU in 2025 - the first time any terminal on the West Coast of South America has reached this volume, reports London's Lloyd's List.
The milestone represents a five percent increase from 2024 and a 22 percent rise compared with 2023. The launch of the US$400 million Bicentennial Pier in 2024 expanded capacity by 80 percent to 2.7 million TEU.
DP World stated that this achievement reflects sustained investment, expanded capacity, and operational efficiencies that strengthen Callao's role as a regional logistics hub. Vessel-handling capacity grew by 89 percent, and productivity, measured in TEU per hour, rose by 70 percent in 2024.
Peruvian consultancy Apoyo estimated that the terminal contributed more than $316 million to Peru's GDP in 2024. Cargo value through Callao reached US$23.6 billion, including $3.66 billion in agricultural exports, which accounted for 40 percent of the national total.
In 2025, DP World moved $438.3 million worth of avocado exports, representing around 60 percent of Peru's shipments. By November, Callao handled 55.8 percent of Peru's agricultural exports, with 35.2 percent processed through DP World's terminal.
"Just a decade ago, two million TEU was the total volume handled by all ports in Peru. Today, a single terminal achieves this," said DP World Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru chief executive Mr. Carlos Merino.
DP World has invested approximately $8 billion in Latin America since 2010 and plans to invest another $1.5 billion by 2028.
